“Something I’m very passionate about is mountain biking and being in the outdoors. I’ve grown up around parks — from learning to ride bikes to Boy Scouts — these activities influenced my love of exploring the outdoors and discovering my passions for camping, hiking, and mountain biking. In middle school, I learned about a mountain bike team in Snohomish where I could practice twice a week and do races all over Washington. I’ve always loved learning about bikes and becoming a better rider, and being able to explore trail systems out on some of the coolest mountains in our local area. Once I joined the team, I became even more passionate about riding faster and learning from the older riders on my team that supported my growth and love for the sport. I love the feeling of getting a line just right down a trail with my friends, cheering and enjoying every second. It became one of my favorite pastimes to go out and relax as well, to just enjoy the wind and views of even trails in my neighborhood that I grew up on. Mountain Biking is an activity that I will keep with me forever, because of the happiness it brings me, the friends I’ve made, and the endless opportunities for exploration and expression of my passion for the outdoors.”